Second Life Forums Archive

elka Lehane

WOWAWIWA

Join date: 30 Mar 2005

Posts: 983

08-18-2008 13:38

So, for the past 3 hours, I have been trying to make SL show Japanese characters.
I never had that problem in the past, but since a few weeks/months, all they type shows as empty squares or """"""""""""""".

I read many forum threads, I checked many websites, nothing works for me.

I have lost BOTH my Windows XP and Officer CDs, so I can't do it the "right" way. I also tried downloading language packs directly from Microsoft site, but it says my key is not genuine (first time I get that in 3 years, mind you?!).

And I contacted Linden Lab employee and they told me to buy myself Office XP, won't happen.

I hear what I need is arialuni.ttf which is a 22megs big file. It's also available for 99$, won't happen either.

I bet someone out there has a solution, something, please? I would highly appreciate the support!

_____________________

View my profile inworld for direct teleports to all !BF! locations :3

Daymian Decosta

Registered User

Join date: 2 Nov 2007

Posts: 19

08-18-2008 13:44

Send you a private message which should hopefully fix your problem.

Govindira Galatea

Just ghosting...

Join date: 6 Mar 2004

Posts: 416

08-18-2008 13:45

Google on "unicode font" to find a free ttf for Japanese font. Also, if I remember aright, Microsoft has them for Internet Explorer. Also, for free (and more trustworthy).

_____________________

From: Caron Warner Lieber, woolgatherer

"A person who talks fast often says things she hasn't thought of yet."

From: Amosis Leontopolis Thomas

"The Creator has a Master Plan: Peace and Happiness through all the Land."

Imnotgoing Sideways

Can't outlaw cute! =^-^=

Join date: 17 Nov 2007

Posts: 4,694

08-18-2008 13:50

Do you have the MS Japanese IME installed? You automatically get about 4 to 6 font packs installed automatically. I've never had to download a font pack. If you're at a loss, try the MS support web site... Search Microsoft downloads for an update of the IME. (^_^)y

いっぱい覚えた！=^-^=

_____________________

Somewhere in this world; there is someone having some good clean fun doing the one thing you hate the most. (^_^)y

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ferguson/54/237/94

elka Lehane

WOWAWIWA

Join date: 30 Mar 2005

Posts: 983

08-18-2008 13:58

From: Imnotgoing Sideways

Do you have the MS Japanese IME installed? You automatically get about 4 to 6 font packs installed automatically. I've never had to download a font pack. If you're at a loss, try the MS support web site... Search Microsoft downloads for an update of the IME. (^_^)y

いっぱい覚えた！=^-^=

Like mentionned above, I know of these solutions already, but I cannot work them out u__u; since Microsoft requires authentification and looks like my key now shows as non-genuine.

_____________________

View my profile inworld for direct teleports to all !BF! locations :3

elka Lehane

WOWAWIWA

Join date: 30 Mar 2005

Posts: 983

08-18-2008 13:59

From: Govindira Galatea

Google on "unicode font" to find a free ttf for Japanese font. Also, if I remember aright, Microsoft has them for Internet Explorer. Also, for free (and more trustworthy).

Yes they have them for IE, but I cannot download any of that stuff because my authentification process fails! Poop!

_____________________

View my profile inworld for direct teleports to all !BF! locations :3

Imnotgoing Sideways

Can't outlaw cute! =^-^=

Join date: 17 Nov 2007

Posts: 4,694

08-18-2008 14:03

From: elka Lehane

Yes they have them for IE, but I cannot download any of that stuff because my authentification process fails! Poop!

If you know someone with a verified XP machine... They could download the full installer and send you a copy. (^_^)y

_____________________

Somewhere in this world; there is someone having some good clean fun doing the one thing you hate the most. (^_^)y

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ferguson/54/237/94

elka Lehane

WOWAWIWA

Join date: 30 Mar 2005

Posts: 983

08-18-2008 14:05

From: Imnotgoing Sideways

If you know someone with a verified XP machine... They could download the full installer and send you a copy. (^_^)y

Actually, my XP is verified, my Office isn't, and all I found was Office related, or required the XP cd that I lost LOL... so in trouble!

But yes, someone offered to try and download arialuni for me and send it via MSN. We will see how that goes! n__n

_____________________

View my profile inworld for direct teleports to all !BF! locations :3

Imnotgoing Sideways

Can't outlaw cute! =^-^=

Join date: 17 Nov 2007

Posts: 4,694

08-18-2008 14:18

I just found the global IME that doesn't require Office to be installed or verified... I'm sure this is what I used, considering I only have OpenOffice. (^_^)y

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/downloads/recommended/ime/install.mspx

_____________________

Somewhere in this world; there is someone having some good clean fun doing the one thing you hate the most. (^_^)y

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ferguson/54/237/94

Welcome to the Second Life Forums Archive

Japanese Font

Japanese Font
elka Lehane WOWAWIWA Join date: 30 Mar 2005 Posts: 983	08-18-2008 13:38 So, for the past 3 hours, I have been trying to make SL show Japanese characters. I never had that problem in the past, but since a few weeks/months, all they type shows as empty squares or """"""""""""""". I read many forum threads, I checked many websites, nothing works for me. I have lost BOTH my Windows XP and Officer CDs, so I can't do it the "right" way. I also tried downloading language packs directly from Microsoft site, but it says my key is not genuine (first time I get that in 3 years, mind you?!). And I contacted Linden Lab employee and they told me to buy myself Office XP, won't happen. I hear what I need is arialuni.ttf which is a 22megs big file. It's also available for 99$, won't happen either. I bet someone out there has a solution, something, please? I would highly appreciate the support! _____________________ View my profile inworld for direct teleports to all !BF! locations :3
Daymian Decosta Registered User Join date: 2 Nov 2007 Posts: 19	08-18-2008 13:44 Send you a private message which should hopefully fix your problem.
Govindira Galatea Just ghosting... Join date: 6 Mar 2004 Posts: 416	08-18-2008 13:45 Google on "unicode font" to find a free ttf for Japanese font. Also, if I remember aright, Microsoft has them for Internet Explorer. Also, for free (and more trustworthy). _____________________ From: Caron Warner Lieber, woolgatherer "A person who talks fast often says things she hasn't thought of yet." From: Amosis Leontopolis Thomas "The Creator has a Master Plan: Peace and Happiness through all the Land."
Imnotgoing Sideways Can't outlaw cute! =^-^= Join date: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 4,694	08-18-2008 13:50 Do you have the MS Japanese IME installed? You automatically get about 4 to 6 font packs installed automatically. I've never had to download a font pack. If you're at a loss, try the MS support web site... Search Microsoft downloads for an update of the IME. (^_^)y いっぱい覚えた！=^-^= _____________________ Somewhere in this world; there is someone having some good clean fun doing the one thing you hate the most. (^_^)y http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ferguson/54/237/94
elka Lehane WOWAWIWA Join date: 30 Mar 2005 Posts: 983	08-18-2008 13:58 From: Imnotgoing Sideways Do you have the MS Japanese IME installed? You automatically get about 4 to 6 font packs installed automatically. I've never had to download a font pack. If you're at a loss, try the MS support web site... Search Microsoft downloads for an update of the IME. (^_^)y いっぱい覚えた！=^-^= Like mentionned above, I know of these solutions already, but I cannot work them out u__u; since Microsoft requires authentification and looks like my key now shows as non-genuine. _____________________ View my profile inworld for direct teleports to all !BF! locations :3
elka Lehane WOWAWIWA Join date: 30 Mar 2005 Posts: 983	08-18-2008 13:59 From: Govindira Galatea Google on "unicode font" to find a free ttf for Japanese font. Also, if I remember aright, Microsoft has them for Internet Explorer. Also, for free (and more trustworthy). Yes they have them for IE, but I cannot download any of that stuff because my authentification process fails! Poop! _____________________ View my profile inworld for direct teleports to all !BF! locations :3
Imnotgoing Sideways Can't outlaw cute! =^-^= Join date: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 4,694	08-18-2008 14:03 From: elka Lehane Yes they have them for IE, but I cannot download any of that stuff because my authentification process fails! Poop! If you know someone with a verified XP machine... They could download the full installer and send you a copy. (^_^)y _____________________ Somewhere in this world; there is someone having some good clean fun doing the one thing you hate the most. (^_^)y http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ferguson/54/237/94
elka Lehane WOWAWIWA Join date: 30 Mar 2005 Posts: 983	08-18-2008 14:05 From: Imnotgoing Sideways If you know someone with a verified XP machine... They could download the full installer and send you a copy. (^_^)y Actually, my XP is verified, my Office isn't, and all I found was Office related, or required the XP cd that I lost LOL... so in trouble! But yes, someone offered to try and download arialuni for me and send it via MSN. We will see how that goes! n__n _____________________ View my profile inworld for direct teleports to all !BF! locations :3
Imnotgoing Sideways Can't outlaw cute! =^-^= Join date: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 4,694	08-18-2008 14:18 I just found the global IME that doesn't require Office to be installed or verified... I'm sure this is what I used, considering I only have OpenOffice. (^_^)y http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/downloads/recommended/ime/install.mspx _____________________ Somewhere in this world; there is someone having some good clean fun doing the one thing you hate the most. (^_^)y http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ferguson/54/237/94